Pioneer VSX-LX70 manual Other connections Connecting additional amplifiers, MULTI-ZONE listening

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Connecting additional amplifiers

This receiver has more than enough power for any home use, but it’s possible to add additional amplifiers to every channel of your system using the pre-outs. Make the connections shown below to add amplifiers to power your speakers.

Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet.

 

 

 

ANALOG

 

 

 

INPUT

 

 

L

R

PRE OUT

 

 

Front channel

R

L

FRONT

 

 

 

amplifier

SUBW.

 

CENTER

ANALOG

 

 

 

 

 

 

INPUT

 

 

SUR-

 

 

 

ROUND

Center channel

 

 

BACK

 

 

amplifier (mono)

 

 

SUR-

 

 

 

ROUND

 

 

 

(Single)

 

ANALOG

R

L

 

 

INPUT

 

 

 

 

Powered

L

 

 

 

subwoofer

L

 

 

 

 

FRONT

 

A

FRONT

 

 

IN

 

CENTER

 

R

 

 

 

ANALOG

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INPUT

 

iPod

 

L

R

 

 

 

 

Surround channel

L

 

 

 

amplifier

D BACK

 

 

 

ANALOG

 

 

 

INPUT

 

RS-232C

 

 

 

 

L

R

2MULTI CH IN

GGER

Surround back

AX)

 

channel amplifier

VSX-LX70

You can use the additional amplifier on the surround back channel pre-outs for a single speaker as well. In this case plug the amplifier into the left (L (Single)) terminal only.

The sound from the surround back terminals will depend on how you have configured the Surround back speaker setting on page 40.

To hear sound only from the pre-outs, switch the speaker system to OFF, or simply disconnect any speakers that are connected directly to the receiver.

If you’re not using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Speaker Setting on page 48) to large.

MULTI-ZONE listening

This receiver can power up to three independent systems in separate rooms after you have made the proper MULTI- ZONE connections. An example MULTI-ZONE setup is shown below, but the number of MULTI-ZONE connections (and the way you choose to connect them) depends on how you want to set up your system.

MULTI-ZONE

 

 

 

 

 

ANTENNA

AUDIO

& SOURCE

 

MULTI-ZONE

 

 

/REC SEL

 

 

 

 

PHONO

OUT1

 

& SOURCE

 

AM LOOP

 

ZONE3

IN

IR

FM UNBAL 75 Ω

IN

OUT2

1

 

ZONE2 MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE

ZONE2

 

 

MAIN

 

OUT

 

R

L

CD

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

LAN (10/100)

2

 

 

 

OUT

 

 

 

HDMI ZONE2

 

MONI-

 

 

 

 

OPTICAL

IN 1

 

TOR

MONI-

DVD/LD

 

 

 

 

CONTROL

IN 1 (DVD/LD) OUT

TOR

 

 

 

 

 

IN 2 (BD)

 

OUT

IN

 

 

IN 1

IN

ASSIGN-

 

 

 

OUT

(TV/SAT)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ABLE

 

BD

 

 

IN 2

OUT

1

2

 

IN

 

 

(BD)

IN 2

 

 

 

 

 

CD-R/

IN 1

 

OUT

 

 

 

TAPE/

 

 

 

 

TV/SAT

 

MD

 

 

Y

 

Y

IN 1

 

IN

IN

3

 

 

 

IN

 

(DVR/

(DVD/

 

 

 

 

 

 

VCR 1)

LD)

 

 

 

VIDEO /

 

R

Sub zone (ZONE 3)

Sub zone (ZONE 2)

Main zone

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIGITAL IN

IR receiver

Different sources can be playing in three zones at the same time or, depending on your needs, the same source can also be used (however, if iPod or HOME MEDIA GALLERY (VSX-LX70 only) is selected in the main zone, it cannot also be selected in the sub zone). The main and sub zones have independent power (the main zone power can be off while one (or both) of the sub zones is on) and the sub zones can be controlled by the remote or front panel controls. However, you may need to specify the volume settings in ZONE Audio Setup on page 66.

Making MULTI-ZONE connections

It is possible to make these connections if you have a separate TV and speakers for your primary (ZONE 2) sub

zone, and a separate amplifier1 (and speakers) for your secondary (ZONE 3) sub zone. You will also need a separate amplifier if you are not using the Surround Back System setup (see below) for your primary sub zone. There are two primary sub zone setups possible with this system. Choose whichever works best for you.

Note

1You can’t use sound controls (such as the tone controls or Midnight listening) or any surround modes with a separate amplifier in the sub zone. You can, however, use the features available with your sub zone amplifier.

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Contents Operating Instructions Operating Environment For Australia ModelChanging the TV format setting Voltage selectorChanging the frequency step 10kContents Other Settings Using other functionsOther connections Hdmi ControlInstalling the receiver Before you startBefore you start Chapter Checking what’s in the boxMinute guide Minute guide ChapterIntroduction to home theater Listening to Surround SoundSpeaker configuration in the OSD Switch on the receiver and your TVProgress report is displayed on-screen while Receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakersProblems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup Minute guidePlaying a source Select the input source you want to playUsing Phase Control Press Phase Phase Control to select Phase ControlPhase Control indicator on the front panel lights 02 5 minute guideUsing Full Band Phase Control Press Phase Phase Control to selectFullband PHASE.3 Tweeter Midrange WooferRear panel Connecting your equipmentConnecting your equipment Chapter About the video converter Connecting your equipmentWhen making cable connections Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD player Connect using a standard video cable or an S-video cableConnecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box Use an optical cable for the connectionConnecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR For a second recorder, use the DVR/VCR2 in inputsConnecting digital audio sources About the WMA9 Pro decoderUse a three-way component video cable This unit has an on-board Windows Media AudioConnecting your equipment Connecting analog audio sources TV game, video camera, etcCenter Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker systemConnecting the speakers Bare wire connections Placing the speakersConnecting antennas THX speaker system setupAM loop antenna Assemble the stand as shown in the illustration.1FM wire antenna Connecting external antenna to improve FM receptionUsing the antenna adapter Antenna AdapterUsing an external antenna to improve AM reception AC power cord and converter plug usePlugging in the receiver Region Plug typeControls and displays Controls and displays ChapterFront panel STANDBY/ONOperating range of remote control unit Controls and displaysControls and displays Display Controls and displays Remote control ReceiverInput Select 6TUNE/ST /ENTERStatus Multi OPEShift SourceListening to your system Listening to your system ChapterAuto playback Listening in surround soundUsing the Home THX modes Using the Advanced surround effectsTHX Games Mode Listening to your systemUsing Front Stage Surround Advance Using Stream DirectListening in stereo TipListening to your system Selecting Mcacc presets Choosing the input signalUsing surround back channel processing While listening to a source, press Mcacc Mcacc PositionUsing the Virtual Surround Back mode BD Tvctrl Listening to the radio Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Using the tuner Saving station presets Naming station presetsListening to station presets AbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzSystem Setup menu System Setup menu ChapterMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu Select the setting you want to adjustSystem Setup menu Make sure ‘Normal default’ is selected,2 select anPoint Front AlignIf necessary, confirm the speaker configuration in the OSD.1 Surround back speaker setting Manual Mcacc setupSelect ‘Surr Back System’ from the System Setup menu Select the surround back speaker settingSelect ‘Manual MCACC’ from the System Setup menu Select ‘Fine Ch Level’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuAdjust the level of the left channel When you’re finished, press ReturnSelect ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Select ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuFine Speaker Distance Standing WaveAcoustic Calibration EQ Adjust How to use Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalHow to interpret the graphical output Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalSelect an option and press Enter Using Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalSelect ‘EQ Professional’ then press Enter Full Band Phase Control Checking Mcacc preset data Select ‘FULL Band Phase CTRL’ from the System Setup menuSelect ‘Data Management’ from the System Setup menu Data ManagementClearing Mcacc presets Copying Mcacc preset dataRenaming Mcacc presets System Setup menu Manual speaker setup Speaker SettingSelect ‘Manual SP Setup’ then press Enter Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menuChannel Level Speaker DistanceTHX Audio Setting CurveConnecting an iPod Connecting your iPod to the receiverOther connections Other connections ChapterConnecting using Hdmi Watching photos and video contentOther connections Basic playback controlsAbout Hdmi Switching the speaker system Selecting the multichannel analog inputsUse the Input Select button to select Multi CH Select ‘Speaker B’ from the ‘Surr Back System’ menuConnect your speakers as shown below Bi-wiring your speakersBi-amping your front speakers Other connections Connecting additional amplifiers MULTI-ZONE listeningMaking MULTI-ZONE connections Sub zone ZoneBasic MULTI-ZONE setup Zone Secondary MULTI-ZONE setup ZoneMULTI-ZONE listening options Sub Zone Input sources availableMULTI-ZONE remote controls Connecting an IR receiverUsing the MULTI-ZONE controls Closet or shelving unit Non-Pioneer IRcomponent Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma displaySwitching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display Pioneer plasmaDisplay Satellite receiver, etcOther connections Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc output Advanced Mcacc output using your PCWhen the receiver is ready for transmission, Start Select ‘Output PC’ and press EnterMaking the Hdmi Control connections Hdmi ControlHdmi Control Chapter Hdmi Control Setting the Hdmi options Synchronized amp modeBefore using synchronization About Hdmi ControlInput Setup menu Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter Video Other Setup menuInput Input Terminals Source Digital Other Settings Multi Channel Input SetupZone Audio Setup SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displaysSelect ‘OSD Adjustment’ from the Other Setup menu OSD AdjustmentSelect the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you want Using other functions Using other functions ChapterSetting the Audio options Setting What it does OptionsPress V Parameter Video Parameter Use Using other functionsSetting the Video options Playing a different source when recording Making an audio or a video recordingSelect the source you want to record Prepare the source you want to recordReducing the level of an analog signal Switching the speaker impedanceUsing the sleep timer Dimming the displayUsing other functions Checking your system settings Resetting the systemDefault system settings Setting DefaultNeo6 Options Center Image All Inputs Listening Mode 2 ch Listening Mode x chListening Mode HP Channel level M1-M6 Speaker Distance M1-M6Controlling the rest of your system Chapter Setting the remote to control other componentsControlling the rest of your system Erasing one of the remote control button settings Resetting the remote control presetsConfirming preset codes Controlling the rest of your systemRenaming input source names Multi Operation and System OffDirect function Programming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequenceControls for TVs Using multi operationsUsing System off Function Components Controls for other componentsButtons Function Components Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor Decide which component you want to use the remote sensorDisp SHIFT+ HDDTroubleshooting PowerAdditional information Additional information ChapterOther audio problems Additional informationPhase Control feature VideoDisplay SettingsProfessional Calibration EQ graphical output Remote control Symptom Cause Action IPod messagesAdditional information Surround sound formats DolbyAbout THX Windows Media Audio 9 ProfessionalAbout Neural Surround Auto Surround Stereo 2 channel signal formatsInput signal format Standard Multichannel signal formats THX Games Mode a Movie a MOVIE+THX aPro Logic llx Movie a Pro Logic llx MOVIE+THX a Movie aInput signal format Sacd Direct VSX-LX70 or Straight decoding VSX-LX60Additional information Specifications Our philosophy Additional information Cleaning the unitFeatures IPod Ready Pioneer Authorized DistributorsDCDi Pioneer Corporation